Fresh calls for people across Wales to take in Ukrainian refugees
More homes are needed for new arrivals and those needing to move on from their original hosts
The Welsh Government has thanked people who're hosting those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine but say it's vital even more people come forward to help.
Figures show more than 5600 Ukrainians have arrived in the UK either sponsored by the Welsh Government or by individuals across Wales.
Visas have been granted to thousands more who will arrive in the coming weeks.
Now there's a call for more Welsh households to come forward either to take in those who're coming to the end of their initial 6 months with a host or those fleeing Ukraine now.
The Minister for Social Justice, Jane Hutt, said: “I’m delighted to say that over 5,650 people from Ukraine, sponsored by the Welsh Government and Welsh households, have already arrived in the UK.
"More than 8,200 visas have now been issued to people from the Ukraine who have sponsors in Wales, so we can expect the number of arrivals to continue to grow in the coming weeks.
“Thousands of Welsh households sponsored Ukrainians to arrive in Wales and they gave a commitment to host for at least 6 months. As we move into the autumn, we approach the end of that initial period.
"We hope hosts and Ukrainians will agree to extend many of those placements, but we need additional hosts to support those who cannot continue living where they are.”
“In order to ensure a warm welcome to Wales, I’m issuing an invitation to households across Wales, to come forward an open their homes to welcome those seeking sanctuary.
"We’re immensely thankful to all those across Wales who are acting as hosts to Ukrainians, but it’s vital that more households to come forward.
“I completely understand that there are those who want to help but may not have the resources to do so, given the circumstances we’re all facing with the cost-of-living crisis.
"But what we all know, and has been proven countless times, is that the people of Wales are one of the most generous across the globe and I’m sure we will step up to the plate once again."